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French Tourism CodeIn force
Single chapter: Operation of tourist and leisure vehicles

Article R233-1

…exempt from the financial standing and professional competence requirements set out in articles R. 3113-31 and R. 3113-34 of the Transport Code if the company only uses vehicles, other than coaches a…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 3: Provisions applicable to sociétés d'exercice libéral.

Article R814-150

…ish to or cannot benefit from the provisions of 2° of B of I of the article 5 of law no. 90-1258 of 31 December 1990, or of a partner subject to legal prohibition.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Pharmacovigilance notification and reporting

Article R5141-107

…an Medicines Agency in Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal pr…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Hygiene of buildings and built-up areas.

Article L1331-12

The provisions of articles L. 1331-1 to L. 1331-11 are applicable to local authorities and their public establishments subject to special legislation having the same purpose. However, the competent as…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Reorganisation and winding-up measures for credit institutions and investment firms

Article L613-31-6

I. - Notwithstanding the provisions of Article L. 613-31-3, the decision to adopt a reorganisation measure or to open winding-up proceedings shall not affect :1° The rights in rem, within the meaning…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
4°: Capital financing of long-term electricity supply companies

Article 238 bis HV

For the assessment of corporation tax, cash subscriptions, made from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2028, to the capital of approved capital companies, subject to corporation tax under the condition…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Destination of ashes

Article L2223-18-4

…le by a fine of €15,000 per offence. These provisions do not apply to cinerary sites created before 31 July 2005.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Compensation procedures.

Article R211-35

When the victim lives overseas or abroad, the time limits set by articles R. 211-31 and R. 211-32 are extended by one month. The time limit given to the insurer to make an offer of compensation is ext…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Provisions applicable before the Court of Cassation

Article R*49-32

…motion, may, in urgent cases, reduce the time limit provided for in articles R. * 49-30 and R. * 49-31. It sets the date of the hearing at which the priority question of constitutionality will be exam…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: Distribution and transmission of electricity (R).

Article R2333-109

…ces à percevoir en vertu des dispositions des articles R. 2333-105 to R. 2333-108 is established on 31 December of the year preceding the start of each annual collection period. The amount of the fee…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
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